Rap Fan FIRST time REACTION to Kansas - Carry on Wayward Son! They're CRAZY!

[@carlaharrington5120]

"If I claim to be a wise man. It surely means that I don't know"!!! I LOVE that line!!

[@robertthole695]

as someone i know says " i am brilliant because i know i am not"

[@Jude_196]

LOVE THAT LINE, TOO!!! ...and, the piano in that line just goes with it: PERFECTLY, doesn't it??

[@DavidOmaha1]

One of my favorites as well!

[@aarlavaan]

​@@robertthole695the first step to true leaning is to accept that I know nothing.

[@chuckwilliams6261]

Always remember; I switched from Equal to Splenda.

[@InnocentPotato-pd7wi]

Baby Boomer here! This was the music I grew up with, and it is the BEST music IMHO! Glad you are enjoying music from the 1970's! 🤗🥰🤗

[@karlsmith2570]

Way better than some of what's classed as music these days

[@susanstanley1746]

I agree 💯 music from our youth is just so much better than most of today's music ❤❤❤

[@sharikraft1706]

YES!!!

[@andreagageby4854]

Straight fire 😂 real music

[@Klm242]

Wasn't it great living in the 70s? The music was great and then turned into disco.???@!@ in 80s. 😮😢

[@VinceEmbry]

When you take the time to appreciate the artistry that goes in to making music, it no longer matters what genre it is. Good music is good music.

[@marybrant9586]

🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@eviltreesloth]

Whenever they played this song in "Supernatural", you just knew shit was about to get real.

[@eviltreesloth]

@Black_Pegasus-u2m Is this a clone account?

[@laurarominger2073]

Supernatural brought me back to this great song. Hell I even like Eye of the Tiger now if I picture Dean on top of his car. Heehee

[@TheGreatGig73]

This was what it was like every single day back in the 70's. Talent , talent and more talent.

[@Wassup_Guy]

One of the best songs and continues to stand the test of time. Grew up on this stuff...70's - 80's were amazing.

[@davidstuber9366]

That lead singer switching between the riffs on keyboard to bongos is EPIC. Man of many talents.

[@pammoore2171]

don't forget his great vocals :)

[@AxeSwipe2011]

One of the most iconic openings of a song.

[@AttorneyBCollins]

And it was added post recording.

[@decolonizeEverywhere]

The reason why these guys are able to come up with this music is because when they went to grade school and high school music and instruments were actually taught and kids were exposed to all different kinds of instruments and types of music at school. Unfortunately our education system is crap and all of that went away in the 80s.

[@elizabethbowman8853]

Our schools still had band and other music of any kind was encouraged, when mine went in the 90's they still had art classes, I think doing away with these two hurt students who enjoy these and suppresses their creativity.

[@decolonizeEverywhere]

@@elizabethbowman8853 that's why we have an entire music industry right now that describes itself as artists rather than musicians because they don't create anything of their own anymore. And it's even more of a shame that most of their fans don't even realize it until they come in contact with something like this and hear the actual music that was used to create their art.

[@suecook1326]

That's why we need to support artists like Joe Bonamassa as he lives to support "Keep The Blues Alive". They donate instruments to public schools so they can still teach music as they have in the past. About everything Joe does, part goes to that charity. I picked up his entire Desperation CD and his biopic called "The Guitar Man" I got the biopic for $1 for a week with the buck going to KTBA.

[@lindazee]

Bingo! That right there hits it on the nail. Music education is more than just music, too. It's been shown to boost many other areas of growth and learning, including subjects like math.

[@ChefBarb58]

THATS TRUE.. SO ISN'T OUR HEALTH SYSTEM!!!!

[@wegotlumpsofitroundtheback5065]

Their musicianship has always been underrated to me. Kansas was righ up there with Styx, Supertramp, Boston and Fleetwood Mac in terms of their orchestration and execution as well as their harmonizing.

[@kbrewski1]

Kansas' Progressive Rock was at a higher level and more complex than Styx, Boston and even Supertramp. Kansas was more influenced by ELP, Yes and GENESIS. Especially stuff like Journey from Mariabronn, Apercu, Lamplight Symphony, The PINNACLE, Icarus, Miracles Out of Nowhere, Magnum Opus etc.

[@kennethohnemus3192]

I can't begin to tell you how I feel seeing you guys get into classic rock and roll. We may not be the greatest generation but we had the best music. Yes I am a baby boomer and I'm retired now. But I still love my old rock and roll

[@joecampbell2496]

Masquerading as a Man with a reason; My charade is The Event of the Season. RIP 1970s lyrics, story telling, uplifting songs.

[@pamb2734]

This era of music lives on because of the masterful musicians!

[@dennisr.4918DennyDesigns]

This band was so talented when they toured as the opener for Queen the members of Queen used to sneak into the audience to watch them perform. I love your channel too Joe E Sparks!

[@eileenmaryomalley740]

Kansas are world renowned they played huge stadiums all over the world genius writers, musicians , singers . Great reaction thank you ! ❤️

[@aura81295]

Love that joeesparks said "take your biases away and just go sit with it" - words of wisdom right there. ❤

[@aura81295]

@Black_Pegasus-u2m Howdy! Thank you for the personal response. I drop opinions but try to be careful about when and how much (got lots of them, of course...lol). It's been fun watching you learn and grow. I have been doing the same right along with you since you are the first reaction channel I ever clicked on (still my favorite), and I'm not very tech savvy. 😊

[@laurarominger2073]

Kansas’ lyrics are deep. One of the band members who wrote most is a Christian now. You can hear him questioning throughout their songs. Deep

[@TheMadeofhonor]

KANSAS has yet to be inducted into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame. Their music was unique and incredible. Such talent!

[@shannonkohl68]

Which just proves that the Rock n Roll HOF is a tourist scamming joke. I think Kansas isn't the only great band not in there. While a lot of mediocrities are.

[@reneevaz7848]

What the heck are they waiting for!! This is a big part of my youth. These songs are deep and thought-provoking.

[@TheCabIe]

And you know who made RnR HoF already? Eminem, Biggie Smalls and... Madonna just as a few examples. Iconic artists in their own right, sure, but not exactly in the correct genre. RnR HoF is a pure joke.

[@theodoreritola7641]

What a huge shame on the RARHOF

[@theodoreritola7641]

They SHOULD BE a SHAMED of them selfs

[@taramama6658]

Love this song so much!!! I makes want Dean and Sam driving down the road back in baby!! Searching for the demons! 😂

[@joshj1818]

This song is the anthem for every Supernatural fan.

[@amydavies2529]

My mom loved this era of music, so I grew up listening. So much respect ❤

[@theodoreritola7641]

RIGHT ON 70s ALL THE WAY

[@mlbw1966]

1960s 70s 80s my childhood. Life was grand... dancing in the living room with my Mother. Feeling living the rhythm and lyrics ❤❤❤❤

[@theodoreritola7641]

70DZ ALL THE WAY BABY. I WAS THERE

[@kerrimelson]

I’ve seen Kansas live twice. Absolutely brilliant and so representative of our generation of musicians.

[@gailsage7921]

This is why I Love DUST IN THE WIND. It speaks to my soul.

[@reneevaz7848]

Love, love, love! That song

[@JaquelineGoodspeed]

This song told this abused child to " carry on," and i did. Music has power especially when Yah is involved. No theatrics with technology, just pure music.

[@anitawright7169]

Love Joe's reaction! This is such an awesome song!

[@scottmatzeder9162]

This is REAL MUSIC from a Time when Real Artists with Real Instruments and Real Talent was the norm! Modern Music just isnt as Authentic as the 60`s, 70`s and the 80`s Music! Pure Talent!

[@heffiagametech8094]

Kansas has so many good songs.

[@TheDopekitty]

I've never understood how one could only listen to one genre of music. I've been multi genre fan since I was a little kid. Grew up with my parents stuff, but also my older brother's stuff and decided for myself that other stuff was interesting enough to make my body want to move around.

[@InnocentPotato-pd7wi]

You bet! I even enjoy a lot of Classical music too! 🤗🥰🤗

[@pennypetrou281]

Μe too

[@patriciamcelroy3581]

I grew up in the 70s and 80s and even then I was listening to big band, jazz, classical, 50s, 60s, in addition to contemporary pop and rock.

[@michelecox5241]

❤❤ totally. I have even gone to an opera or two.

[@quinny6920]

This era rock was all raw! What you hear is what you get! That’s talent!, so so many bands like this! 70’s 80,s best music ever. Thank god I grew up with this!

[@ernestolopezdevictoria8512]

Kansas is a rabbit hole of deep lyricism. My favorite song of theirs is actually a bit of a deep cut, "The Wall"--It encapsulates the struggle for growth and reaching to find the better part of ourselves.

[@bojangles713]

The WALL even before pink floyds is 😉 😅

[@C1nderfire]

Ngl, watching Supernatural ignited my obsession with this song. Sam and dean always come to my mind. I can’t ever get enough of this. Ty for reacting to it.

[@Kvl-2968]

Dude, supernatural either introduced me to good classic rock or made me remember songs i heard my parents listening to when I was a kid. The show premiered in 2005, when I was a sophomore in highschool.

[@jaimeparquette7885]

Same here! When I hear this song come on in the beginning of Supernatural during the recap I get chills!

[@cynthiasnyder606]

My very first concert when I was 15 was Kansas with Thin Lizzy as the opening act! 1978! Still love both bands, and feel so lucky to have seen them then.

[@kbrewski1]

I saw them on that tour. We kind of laughed at Thin Lizzy with the Boys are Back in Town (big hit at the time) and their antics for Jailbreak (sirens + revolving police lights 🚨), lol. They were good, then Kansas comes out and blows them out of the water with Carry On, Icarus, Song for America, Miracles out of Nowhere etc. Great concert. I remember a lot of laser lights.

[@scottlaplantelaplante990]

This band was together for quite some time, and worked very hard on becoming a tight group. They were all very good musicians. The number of time changes in this piece were incredible. This came out my senior year in high school, and became a staple during college days.

[@johnmartinez1195]

Carry on my wayward son and long time by Boston are two classic rock masterpieces.

[@Dawnofcreation]

Born in 1971. Every time I hear this song it brings tears of nostalgia to my eyes. Brilliant all the way around. This is music!

[@KuscosPoison]

71 Baby here too. Agree 100 percent. You cannot find music nowadays that showcases as much actual TALENT as the music we grew up with. No autotune or computer-manipulated juck, just pure talent with actual singing and playing of instruments.

[@Jude_196]

I'm OLDER - but: SO WITH YA, BOTH!!! :)

[@theodoreritola7641]

70s rock the best rock HERES WHY CARRY ON WAY WORDSON RELEASED IN 1976

[@danalynn2404]

❤❤LOVE THIS SONG❤❤

[@Olivia_Dreamrider]

You know its a good song when their just watching and looking super impressed, lol I love this song so much, it never gets boring.

[@musicktx]

I was at the Dust in the Wind concert 1979! Fricking amaazing!!

[@kbrewski1]

??? 1979 was the Monolith Tour. Dust in the Wind was released on the Point of Know Return 1977 album. They of course played it on just about every tour since 77.

[@musicktx]

@@kbrewski1 It was a long time ago and I was relying on memory so I got close!

[@Bekka_Noyb]

all time classic! ♥

[@joeesparks7]

This was so fun! Thanks for having me back @blackpegasus! i actually reacted to Dust In The Wind on my channel...if you liked this reaction, swing by and check out that! and tell me in the comment what Kansas record i should react to next! Im recording reactions today and would love your input!

[@Augirl78]

Song For America - live

[@Ecosse57]

i always enjoy your input here and will check out your channel.

[@mandarinlearner]

Check out Point of No Return

[@marniethedyslexic6445]

Love your reaction today it was a lot of fun to watch. I’ll have to check out your channel.❤️✌️🌼

[@Jude_196]

Visited your channel, yesterday, Joe E.!! :) THANKS for the reactions!!

[@SharonChartier-c9x]

This is music we listened to on the radio..,the GREAT old days

[@tonyterryjohnson8603]

Fabulous song. You're helping keep music alive by exposing it to the masses. Thank you.

[@terryjestersr.6769]

that blond guitarist is the guy who wrote this song. Also many others , their album "Leftoverture" (4x platinum) most songs were written in one week

[@stevehamilton8824]

The vocals and harmonies of this band are amazing. So many great songs. This was an era when bands had to play great live and sing great live. These bands sounded as good live as they did on their albums. Just talent, plain & simple! At this time, the corporate record companies didn't force bands to make music a certain way. Bands wrote & played the music that they wanted and much more control over the art that they made. Record companies pushed for hits of course but what was a hit was still yet to be determined because the style of music at the time was so all over the map, unlike the contrived music that we have so much of today just to make a song a throw away hit.

[@josephcote6120]

My first concert was Kansas in 1976 when they were promoting this album. Carry On was their encore piece (which was already a huge hit) and they turned it into about 25 minutes of the best music ever. Everyone had a solo section, it was great.

[@mitzi67156]

As a girl born 1970 in Kansas, these boys from Topeka Kansas (state capital) are part of the soundtrack of my life❤

[@pammoore2171]

Yep but I was born in the 50's and went to high school with these guys (well sorta, they went to West & I went to High)

[@sedatedape315]

In was 15yo in 1976 (Boomer here) and there was sooooo much great Rock n Roll music just before, during, and right after 1976! You've hit most of their "greatest hits" already. But most had fantastic "hits" also. Kansas, Styx, Journey, Fleetwood Mac, Boston, Bov Jovi, Bruce Springsteen, and I could go on for an hour! The '70s only helped the '80s be great. Word!

[@M63Tod]

One of the most iconic songs from an amazing era. Glad I grew up with it. Great reaction.

[@RockinMamaT]

60s 70s 80s Best music ever.I watched Joee's reaction to Dust in the wind .So glad you introduced him to some good music. I'll be watching for his classic rock reactions. Black Pegasus please check out somebody to love live from Montreal in 1981. I know you would appreciate the pure talent and lyrics. Great reaction and Peace out guys ✌️ ☮️

[@Justhavingfun78]

One of my favorite songs of all time

[@S.O.G13]

One of the best classics of all time, song never gets old

[@christarpley6861]

This is my favorite song by them it's definitely a jam

[@lemhanback9595]

❤ how you two were truly enjoying the music that I grew up on. Never limit yourself. You won't regret it.I listened to everything from John Lee Hooker to Black Lable Society. I have no regrets. Really enjoyed your song and video about your daughter as well.

[@anitapaulus937]

I saw a documentary on HBO about Kansas and how they formed, were signed and how the songs were written. It was really interesting.

[@reneewauchula]

All of the Kansas songs are absolute stellar

[@theodoreritola7641]

Smoke on the water by🔥 DEEP PURPLE 1972 Kick ASS 70s play list enjoy my 70s childhood 🔥

[@michaelbarnes4403]

I remember when this came out, and they put on a show that was... unbelievable... thanks for the great vid

[@leonh.kalayjian6556]

8th grade social studies class. We were doing some kind of loose project when a boy brought this 8 track into the class and played it for my friend who was a musician. We were all doing the project together and we were all blown away

[@SylviaAndrews-ou5xm]

I love their song, dust in the wind

[@G4GZUS-]

WOW GREAT PICK ALSO.... DUST IN THE WIND......UHMAZING!!!!!!

[@KarlaElaine100]

I saw Kansas live in Missouri in 2004. Got back stage and got their album autographed for my niece from the band members. Super nice guys! I’m a Boomer. Best music ever in the 70’s. You had to be able to write, play instruments, have amazing vocals and tight harmonies…and no auto tune at concerts back then!

[@blt-pop8705]

I'm touched by stories like this. Children should be cherished, protected, nurtured. Not scared, hurt, hopeless. It takes a strong soul to find inspiration and motivation to persevere and move beyond life's ugliest chapters. Music certainly can do that. I hope your life is full of beauty now.

[@velvetbees]

One person in the band wrote these lyrics. Kerry Livgren. It is about his journey as a musician and ultimately a spiritual journey where he became a Christian and eventually did gospel music. The combination of Livgren and Steve Walsh the singer was incredibly powerful. When Livgren left, that magic they both had was never replicated.

[@Leshil]

I remember hearing this on my dad's 8 track. Unreal song. Glad you found it.

[@gaylejideofor6198]

THAT instrumental bridge is the WHOLE reason they had hair! everyone grew out their 'hair-to-there' so we could do the hard nod& swing to this stufff. Im a baby boomer and this was our groove~~~~

[@samhugh4965]

One of my favorites. Takes me back to high school.

[@jackiebrowning8749]

I love rock music from the 70's. I listen to all genres of music. I was born in 69.

[@vizzini589]

Song For America is a masterpiece. Definitely worth a listen. Keep up the good work, love your channel.

[@myowndrum286]

I have to say. I am so envious of you listening to some of these classics for the first time! It brings back memories of the first time I heard many of them. Kansas was one of the most loved bands of their era.

[@denisetowe895]

Seeing others enjoy this music makes me so happy….❤ this never gets old!

[@Rico.at.50]

I saw Kansas in Baltimore a few months ago on their 50th Anniversary tour. They sounded really great. Another bucket list item down for me!

[@stevenewcomer8837]

I commented on your “Piano Man” reaction that I had that Billy Joel 8-Track in my tractor amongst 4-6 tapes that made their way in the tractor cab. Kansas 1974 debut album was another 8-Track that I had to listen to for 12 - 16 hours a day while driving around in circles. 😂

[@brandonjones1349]

Doesnt really get much better than this! So much to explore in this genre... Nice reaction!

[@julieford8788]

Baby Boomer here too! Classic Kansas. Y’all were mesmerized Pure talent. Best song ever 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻❤️❤️

[@AuthorLaurieAnnSmith]

I grew up with these tunes! I love Kansas and their music is so special to me and so many people. Thank you BP and JoeESparks!!

[@annaberkley7575]

Im an 80s baby. My dad looooves Kansas, so ive listened to them my whole life. Thanks for reacting to this. Me and dad memories going on rn And hey, Joe E. !!!!!

[@mentalwedgee]

"How do you write something like that?" Back in the day studio cost was not as much of a consideration, so it was common for the band to spend hours just working out the parts and the structure (jamming) until they were ready to lay the tracks. In studio, but played live as if on stage. Today? Not so much...

[@laurarominger2073]

Subscribed. Excellent. Covering the instruments, the vocals, and the LYRICS. You guys did it justice.

[@TexasMagnolia]

Love when Joe E is on! Get Joe E on the Waylon train.

[@toodlescae]

I grew up when all of this great music was coming out. I listened to music from every era and genre there is. Some I love, some I like abd some I can't stand but you never know until you actually listen. My great-grandparents introduced me to classical music, my grandparents to Big Band music, country and musicals and my parents to old time rock & roll. Then I introduced my kids, grandkids and all the younger family members to the multiple genres of music I listened to from the 60's onward.

[@MRKNIGHT]

This song has been revived in popularity in the last 20 years for being heavily used on the show Supernatural.

[@AngB517]

yeah it was in all 15 seasons. S1 is the only time it was not used during the Road So Far recap in the finales, in S1 it was used in the next to last episode. The show is the reason many older songs are now known, which both delights me and depresses me, during all 327 episodes the only songs I didn't know before I ever saw SPN, even the alternate songs in the Netflix episodes, were the ones that had been specifically written for the show. But I love music and I was blessed to have been able to hear multiple genres and eras, I know not everyone has/had that.

[@huchlvr]

@@AngB517 sadly it's not just Netflix. It's the WB who didn't realize the need to contract for the S1 music for streaming purposes. No matter what platform (not including DVDs), S1 will always have the alternate music.

[@AngB517]

@@huchlvr oh yeah, I knew about that, but I have no idea what streaming services it’s on. There are pieces of the episodes cut out of re-runs and streams. I have the Blu-Ray box set so I was like whoa ok Don’t Fear The Reaper is in an episode. And parts of scenes I’d never seen before.

[@martytobias239]

1977, Philadelphia, spectrum, Kansas 3hour rock symphony,truely incredible.So glad I was part of it! Love your reactions, takes me back with chills.

[@stevenewcomer8837]

Kerry Livgren wrote this song the night before they headed to Louisiana to record the Leftoverture album. “Carry On Wayward Son" was written after the band had completed rehearsals. Livgren, who perceived the song as being "beamed down" to him in full (from above).”

[@tinakeith5822]

The Bee Gees got the beat for their song Jive Talking by going over a bridge. The sound that the tires made going across the bridge gave Barry the idea and beat for the song. Then they took it from there.

[@barbaramiller2279]

I can't even count the number of times I've seen Kansas since 1975. Still follow them when they come out to the west coast. I lived in Kansas for a number of years and was friends with several band members and usually saw them at informal events like backyard BBQs and bonfires for a number of years. Super good people. Kerry Livgren still lives in Kansas, still plays after reteaching himself after a stroke. Went to church with him. The drummer, Phil Ehart, recently had a heart attack is on the mend. The band still tours. Only one original member left, but still high quality. Several of them went to Topeka West High School, hometown heroes and on to Washburn University (went there myself) to continue music studies. Steve Walsh is from St. Joe, Missouri and is a truly gifted vocalist that didn't get as much recognition as he deserved. The best concert I attended was at the Topeka Performing Arts Center, all the originals were there. Hometown, anniversary performance. They played for three and half hours. I'd suggest listening to The Best of Kansas to get some ideas. It's easy to tell which songs do not have Steve Walsh on lead vocals... I don't like those. Lol. They also did a documentary film called Miracles Out of Nowhere. The scenes where their tooling up and down a country road is the road I lived on for 17 years... in the middle of nowhere for sure. I am a die hard fan. They need to be in the rock hall of fame.

[@gstoner8432]

Expect a lot of Supernatural fans to be onboarding now....

[@girl_overthinx]

One of my favorite Kansas memories, was going to a Supernatural panel at Comic Con 2017. When the curtains opened, Kansas was standing in front of us playing this song. An unexpected concert!

[@TheMollyPitchers]

​@@girl_overthinx got to see them live in the 70s... And I'm Still jealous. 😂

[@marquisdelafayette1929]

😂 We can’t help it man!

[@RubyRuns]

Love your incites. You two are good together. So right about composition, very important in creating a great song.

[@RobertMichaelStewart]

This is the song that made me want to sing for a living.... This album and Boston's first album were the best pieces of art at the moment.... EPIC!

[@bryemartin6368]

One of the most iconic, most played (preferably) song of old. What a Classic!! Glad you FINALLY came across this GEM!!! Enjoyed your reactions!!!😊😊

[@terrierickson439]

I’m going to savor all your videos. This is so fun! To see young people appreciate the music of our lives. Thanks for A+ content.

[@Circle14]

I have been to some crazy "show" concerts (like ZZ Top) but watching the roadies bolt a keyboard to the stage for Kansas gives you this "oh, this is going to be nuts" feeling. They deliver.

[@davidberesford7009]

Good to see you having fun, with a friend and some good rocking music. Keep Reacting!

[@JAMESMOORE-gq4vv]

CHILD OF INNOCENCE my favorite Kansas song.

[@BrentHonn]

Always loved Kansas. 💯✊️

[@briankrames1883]

Thanks, PG! Also check out Kansas and "The Wall", which is an outstanding performance, with very deep lyrics and rather emotional! If you want emotions, please check out Lucy Thomas with "Hallelujah" and anything else she does!

[@_Lisa_S_]

I saw Kansas with Cheap Trick in concert in 1983 - it absolutely ROCKED ♫ Great stuff, guys!!

[@kbrewski1]

I've been a KANSAS fan since they started in 1974. Saw them play live on Don Kirshner's Rock Concert show real late on TV. Didn't know at the time that Kirshner signed KANSAS to his label. Blown away by them immediately. They looked like a bunch of big ol hippie farmboys in overalls. This is AMERICAN PROGRESSIVE ROCK AT ITS FINEST. KANSAS was influenced by British Progressive Rock bands like ELP, Yes, GENESIS, and even a little Gentle Giant. Yes, its complex symphonic classical Progressive Rock. I first saw them in 1977, and have seen them live about 22 times. Always a hard working precise band. PLEASE react to: 1. ICARUS (BORNE ON WINGS OF STEEL) 2. SONG FOR AMERICA 3. MIRACLES OUT OF NOWHERE KERRY LIVGREN, the blonde haired guitarist/moog player wrote most of their complex Prog songs.

[@scottNNJ]

You can get a taste of how he moves on from one instrument to another in this produced music video, but there’s a live video of the song that will really blow you away - I HIGHLY recommend watching it.

[@aprylvanryn5898]

This song is so good that it can be done by a choir or an orchestra or as a piano solo and it still sounds dope.

[@NancyMoran-r3b]

We took this music for granted at the time it was out because so much music back then was SO great!